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House Approves ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Trade-In Program

Carbon emissions sharks and automakers both want to see old cars off the roads as soon as possible—though for somewhat different reasons. Photo via theyoungthousands. The House of Representatives today voted to approve the so-called “Cash for Clunkers” [...] [...]

Toyota Goes on the Offensive with Its Hybrids

Toyota executives have always maintained a snarky tone when discussing the Chevy Volt, but recently the sniping has escalated. Photo via Beth and Christian Toyota is boosting production—and the image—of its star hybrid, the Toyota Prius. As [...] [...]

Time to restore hydrogen and fuel cell funding?

Another fuel cell concept from Honda Today, a number of organizations and trade groups called on Congress to restore funding for hydrogen and fuel cell research. Forgive me, but I think it’s a great idea. Certainly, many will point out that fuel cells are some never ending fairy tale with a conclusion that is perpetually just around [...] [...]

And the luxury hybrids keep coming – even Lamborghini

A BMW Active Hybrid Concept Several months ago I was in Detroit for a media briefing. After, a GM driver took me back to the airport in a Chevy Tahoe hybrid, and I learned that my driver had been driving both the Tahoe hybrid and the conventional Tahoe a lot recently. Consequently, I asked, “If you had [...] [...]